Behind The Counter (Tokyo Revengers x Black Reader)

Chapter XVI: Unwanted Invitations

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"You only live once! But I'm just being honest..."

"I don't care what anybody thinks."

"I can't afford to care anymore."

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After having now been exempted from the hospital and returned home safely, (Y/N) now resided within her lonesome room, grasping her cell phone close to her ear. "I wish you could've swung by to talk one last time you asshole." She teased, listening to the sound of Takemichi laughing on the other end of the old phone.

A nervous chuckle was given in retort before he uttered a sorrowful response. "Sorry, I guess talking with Mikey and Draken at the hospital sorta distracted me. Plus I kinda figured you needed some more rest..." He persisted.

(Y/N) hums in an understanding manner. "Yeah, I guess that's true. Welp? I just wanted to wish you luck on your journey back to the future! I...I know you're gonna be off soon and this "you" in the past won't be talking with me for a while..." She slightly frowns to herself; Takemichi could almost feel the bitterness pouring through the phone.

But, (Y/N) quickly changes her pitch, switching to a more upbeat tone. "And? Please don't go forgetting who you're best friend is, Takemichi. I'd hate to hear that our teamwork didn't fucking pay off after we both almost died." She sneers, genuinely chuckling to herself.

Takemichi scratches the back of his head with a nervous chuckle of his own. "Yeah, I hope so too. If not then, I'll just have to come back and annoy you again." He teased, hoping to make (Y/N) laugh once again. And, to his luck, a soft chuckle was heard.

"I wouldn't mind that..." (Y/N) whispered under her breath, purposefully quiet enough so Takemichi couldn't hear that part.

"Huh?" He inquired, listening to the female as she cleared her throat. "Nothing, anyway. Did you make it to Hina's place yet?" She contradicted, quickly changing the subject.

Takemichi pauses before replying. "You just said 'Hina'?" He repeated; oddly shocked. (Y/N) just rolls onto her back, allowing her arms to relax as she lay in her small bed. "Yeah? What, am I not allowed to call my friend by her preferred nickname?" she rose a brow, smirking.

The blond male stammers on the other end. "No—! No! I'm just surprised! I didn't think you and Hina would grow that close!"

(Y/N) scoffs. "Well... maybe it's time for a change. Besides, it's not like I didn't like Hina, to begin with! I always thought she was a sweet girl, and she's perfect for you...!" Her brow cocks. "But, speaking of "change"?" She pauses.

Takemichi perks up. "Yeah?"

The female rolls onto her side, facing her white walls before her eyes narrowed, "Takemichi, just..." (Y/N) releases a sigh. "Come see me this time? Like...really...! Come find me, in the future, and just... say hi, 'kay? That's all I ask for after everything that's happened..."

Takemichi falls silent, further worrying (Y/N). He then sneers as his head nods on the other end. "Of course, I will, (Y/N)! What was the point of renewing our friendship in the past if I wasn't gonna try and find you in the future?"

(Y/N) nods. "Yeah, I know. I guess I'm just stalling 'cuz I'm gonna...—" The female cuts herself off, pursing her lips from embarrassment. "...—miss you." She murmured under her breath.

Takemichi raises a cocky brow. "I'm sorry, what was that?" He teased, grinning into his phone.

"I guess I'm gonna..." (Y/N) lowers her tone. "...—miss you..."